TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This 64-bed unit, which includes 15 designated Neuro beds, provides comprehensive care for adult patients (18 years and older) with a wide range of complex medical conditions.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing neurological, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory issues such as COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and post-operative recovery. This role requires proficiency with specialized equipment and the ability to adapt to floating assignments within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with diverse and complex medical conditions, including neurological, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory diagnoses.
- Monitor, assess, and manage patients requiring specialized interventions and equipment.
- Operate and troubleshoot specialty equipment such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and Neptune Vapo.
- Manage chronic ventilator patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and conduct procedures according to physician orders and hospital policy.
- Accurately document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including mandatory floating to other units as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
- Demonstrated travel nursing experience.
- Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Ability to float to other units as needed.
- Completion of a skills checklist matching the specialty.
- Valid driver's license with an address matching demographic information.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Advanced neuro assessment, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, trauma assessment and management, respiratory assessment and intervention (including for COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, post-op care).
- Equipment Proficiency: Temporary pacemakers, Chest tubes, Arterial lines, BiPAP, Neptune Vapo, Chronic ventilators.
- Soft Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, strong organizational skills.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night shift (NOC)
- Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 5 days per week
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Floating: Required to other units as needed.
- Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- End Date: February 20, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.